Author: SMFC Media

South Melbourne FC is pleased to confirm the signing of English striker Jamie Reed from Chester Football Club. The 26 year old returns to Australia following a very successful loan stint with Dandenong Thunder in 2010 and joins South ahead of the 2014 National Premier League season that kicks off against Heidelberg United on Thursday 13 March.

Reed began his senior football career at Wrexham in 2005. Following loan spells at Glentoran, Colwyn Bay, AberystwythTown and Tamworth, he then played with Welsh Premier League clubs Rhyl and Bangor City. During the off-season, Reed came to Melbourne and joined Stuart Munro’s Dandenong Thunder side on loan, scoring a remarkable 7 goals in five matches before returning to Bangor City. After further spells at York City and Cambridge United (loan), Reed eventually joined home town club Chester (in the Conference Premier league) where he has been since mid-2013.

South fans may remember Reed scoring twice in Dandenong’s 3-2 win against South at Kingston Heath Soccer Complex on Sunday 27 June 2010. Senior coach Chris Taylor will be hoping that Reed will have the same prolific goal scoring form as he did when he played for Dandenong four years ago and that he will link up nicely up front with Milos Lujic in 2014.

SMFC Football Director Nicholas Maikoussis was delighted with the signing, adding that “it is fantastic that we have further strengthened our attacking options with such an experienced player. We are looking forward to the pairing of Milos and Jamie upfront who will hopefully score many goals”.

South Melbourne FC welcomes Jamie Reed to the Club and wishes him the best for the upcoming season.

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South Melbourne FC is excited to announce the return of the 2014 SMFC
NPL Tipping Competition.

Prizes for the top three lucky winners include:

First Prize:
$150 Gift Voucher for the SMFC Merchandise Store

Second Prize:

SMFC soccer ball signed by the 2014 SMFC Senior Squad

Third Prize:

2 tickets to the 2015 SMFC Jersey Presentation Night

Its easy to enter, and lots of fun. In each round you will tip for a
home win, draw, or away win. You will get 1 point for a correct win or
1 point for a correct draw. The current round will close 1 hour before
the first game of each round is to be played. If you forget to submit
your tips in for a round, you will get the lowest score of the round
minus 1 point. If you start late, you will be allocated the average
points of the competition.

To enter the tipping competition, please go to http://tipping.smfc.com.au/

South Melbourne FC is pleased to announce the signing of young
midfielder and former South Melbourne Junior player Slaven Vranesevic
ahead of the 2014 National Premier League season. He is the brother of
Sasha Vranesevic, who played for the Club in 2010.

Vranesevic’s pre-season performances during friendly matches caught
the eye of Coach Chris Taylor, who opted to sign him. A tough and
skilful midfielder, Vraneseivc has had senior stints with Southern
Stars and Springvale White Eagles and has also spent time with the
Melbourne Victory Youth Team. In 2013, Vranesevic was the catalyst
behind Springvale winning the State League Two Championship and he
rounded off a brilliant year by winning the State League Two Player of
the Year.

He also spent time overseas with Serbian giants Red Star Belgrade,
where he was part of the youth set up, as well as training with the
senior squad.

Speaking to smfc.com.au, SMFC Football Director Nicholas Maikousis
said “the Club continues to sign some of the brightest talents in the
state, and we are delighted to have Slaven join the squad”.

We wish Slaven all the best for 2014 and look forward to seeing him in
the South shirt.

South Melbourne FC is pleased to announce MW Group as one of the Club’s Principal Partners for the 2014 National Premier League season. This marks the second year of the partnership between MW Group and the Club. The MW Group logo will proudly feature on the sleeve of the playing jersey.

The MW Group is a boutique financial services firm that specialises in Financial Planning, Risk Management, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Self Managed Superannuation, Accounting and Finance, and provide a holistic approach to Planning. Their specialists have a combined industry experience of over 100 years, varying from Merchant Banking, Practice Management, Business Development and Accounting.

Speaking to smfc.com.au, SMFC General Manager Peter Kokotis said “we are quite excited to have MW Group on board for another season. Nicholas Maikousis has been involved with South Melbourne as a former Senior Vice President of the Club back in the NSL, and four generations of his family have been involved at the Club. His work off the park in the football and sponsorship portfolios has been outstanding”.

South Melbourne FC wishes to confirm that Bojo Jevdjevic has joined the Club as Goalkeeping Coach ahead of the 2014 National Premier League season. He replaces Rob Graskoski, who joined former SMFC Technical Director Mehmet Durakovic at Malaysian Super League club Selangor FA over the summer.

Bojo Jevdjevic is a name known to many South Melbourne fans due to his goalkeeping for several opposition sides playing against South both in the National Soccer League and the Victorian Premier League over the years. He played in the VPL for Springvale White Eagles, Heidelberg United and Altona Magic and represented Gippsland Falcons/Eastern Pride and Sydney Olympic in the NSL. Ironically, he was in between the sticks when Gianni De Nittis headed Fernando De Moraes’ cross past him for the winning goal in South’s 1-0 victory over Altona Magic in the 2006 VPL Grand Final at Lakeside Stadium.

Jevdjevic is delighted to be joining the Club, adding that “South is a fantastic club and arguably the biggest club in Victoria who I have many special memories of from playing against them. It is great to be a part of the club and am really looking forward to working with the young goalkeepers this year”. He will work closely with goalkeepers Jason Saldaris and Chris Maynard to try and emulate Peter Gavalas’ Goalkeeper of the Year status that the now retired custodian achieved in 2013.

SMFC Coach Chris Taylor was excited to have Jevdjevic arrive at Lakeside Stadium, adding that “Bojo is an excellent addition to our coaching ranks. He comes with a great reputation as both a goalkeeping coach, and as an outstanding goalkeeper in both the VPL and NSL. He will no doubt be a great mentor for the goalkeepers at South Melbourne”.

South Melbourne FC welcomes Bojo Jevdjevic to the Club and wishes him well for the upcoming season.

South Melbourne FC is excited to announce the addition of 19 year old Kobbie Boahene and 15 year old Andy Kecojevic to its senior squad ahead of the 2014 National Premier League season.

Boahene is formerly of the Australian Institute of Sport and Melbourne Victory Youth and has impressed throughout the pre-season with his blistering pace and ability to beat defenders on both the right and left wings.

After catching Chris Taylor’s eye at a youth training session, Kecojevic’s elevation to the senior squad will provide South with another option in the forward half. He has impressed the coaching staff with his abilities and attitude for such a young man. Previously he represented the National Training Centre and also played for Springvale White Eagles.

Boahene and Kecojevic have both found the back of the net during the pre-season and will add even more youth to an already young South squad that has only two players over 25 years of age, those being Dimi Tsiaras (29) and Tyson Holmes (26).

Speaking to smfc.com.au, SMFC Football Director Nicholas Maikousis said “it is quite exciting to see these two young talented players make the transition to the senior squad. It will be an incredible experience for young Andy, who at 15 years of age, wil be training with the senior team. It will be a steep learning curve, but this will tremendously benefit his development. We have been quite impressed with Kobbie’s pace and skill, and are hoping to see him replicate these terrific performances during the season”.

South Melbourne FC welcomes both Kobbie Boahene and Andy Kecojevic to the senior side and wishes them the best for the upcoming season.

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South Melbourne FC is delighted to announce the renewal of its partnership with Beachcomber Cafe for another season, with its logo proudly featuring on the back of the playing shirt for the 2014 National Premier League season. This marks the third year of the partnership between Beachcomber Cafe and South Melbourne FC.

Located at the St Kilda Sea Baths, Beachcomber goes beyond expectations of a casual cafe experience. Spectacular beach side views, a sprawling outdoor dining area and a gourmet menu mean this restaurant showcases St Kilda’s food culture at its best. Delicious meals are served with a touch of the Mediterranean and set in the perfect location with its uninterrupted view of Port Phillip Bay. In addition, Beachcomber Cafe is open from morning until late in the evening, and is perfect for a morning pit stop, a lazy afternoon or to watch the sun set over the water.

Beachcomber Cafe has hosted many South Melbourne FC events such as the Jersey Presentation Nights, Most Valuable Player Award, Junior Presentation events, as well hosting the live broadcast of both World Cup qualifiers between Greece and Romania late last year.

Speaking to smfc.com.au, SMFC General Manager Peter Kokotis commented “we are excited to be announcing that Beachcomber Cafe has renewed its partnership with the club for the third year in a row. We hope the partnership continues to be a long-standing relationship between both organisations. I ask all South fans and members to get behind our sponsors, and assist the organisations that are committing their support for this great club”.

The 2014 SMFC Jersey Presentation event will be held at Beachcomber Cafe. Details for the event will be released shortly.

Click here to visit the Beachcomber website.

South Melbourne FC is pleased to confirm the signing of Andrew Mullett ahead of the 2014 National Premier League season.

Mullett arrives having played at Dandenong Thunder and most recently Oakleigh Cannons and Melbourne Heart Youth and will link up with former coach Chris Taylor at Lakeside Stadium. He will also link up with former team mates Iqi Jawadi, Tim Mala, Nick Epifano and Matthew Theodore. As a young left-back, he will provide another steady defensive option following the signing of Michael Eagar over the summer. Mullet had an outstanding 2012 with the Thunder, playing every minute of every game but was cruelly sent off in 54th minute of the Preliminary Final and subsequently missed playing in the Grand Final win over Oakleigh Cannons. Taylor will be expecting another solid season in 2014 from a player with plenty of potential.

SMFC Football Director Nicholas Maikoussis was delighted with the signing, adding that “Andrew joins what is a strong squad for the upcoming inaugural NPL season. He benefited greatly from participating in the Foxtel National Youth League, and we are looking forward to seeing Andrew on the park with his defensive skills”.

South Melbourne FC welcomes Andrew Mullett to the Club and wishes him the best for the upcoming season.

South Melbourne FC is excited to launch its 2014 membership campaign ahead of the inaugural National Premier League Victoria season.

The campaign will retain the WE ARE SOUTH MELBOURNE membership slogan from last season that proved to be a huge success with our members, sponsors and the thousands of fans who love our great Club.

South Melbourne FC continues to be one of the most iconic and famous football clubs in Australia, with a long list of great players, honours and successes over its 54 years.

Our membership packages in 2014 aim to be inclusive to all in the South Melbourne FC family, allowing everyone to be a member as well as remain connected to the Club.

With the launch of the new National Premier League competition as well as the exciting FFA Cup announcement, there is no better time to become a South Melbourne FC member, and be a part of what promises to be a new and exciting phase of Australian football.

The Blue Access Pass in 2014 is a merger of the previous South Gold and Season Passes, providing all fans with a cheaper alternative to attend SMFC home matches as well as enjoying the benefits associated with being a financial member in 2014. For only $120, you will receive entry to South Melbourne FC’s 13 National Premier League home matches (a saving of $75 if you paid at the gate at every home match during the season), as well as benefits ranging from a limited edition scarf to weekly exclusive news from the Club.

For the first time in 2014 we are also incorporating a FREE membership for our thousands of online followers. This gives an opportunity for anyone around the world to become a member of South Melbourne FC, as well as receiving limited membership benefits that the general public will not be privy to.

Memberships can be purchased online by visiting www.wearesouthmelbourne.com.au as well as by calling the Club office on (03) 9645 9797.

Please note that any membership package purchased prior to our first home match will need to be collected on one of the match days at Lakeside Stadium.

Go South!

South Melbourne FC is excited to announce that is scheduled to play against South Shepparton SC for the Shepparton Cup.

The matches will take place this Sunday, February 23rd and will see four matches take place throughout the day.

Game times are as follows:

Under 11 – Kick off at 11am
Under 14 – Kick off at 12pm
Under 16 – Kick off at 1.15pm
Seniors – Kick off at 3pm

All games are to be played at McEwan Reserve, Brauman Street, Shepparton.